Site Labourer (Concrete Crew)

Hard outdoor work on a shopping centre renovation in Pretoria East, with a chance to learn a trade while you earn. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Pretoria East, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed

• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30
• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather

• Paid weekly or fortnightly
• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
• Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
• Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site

• Government-funded projects often reserve jobs for people from the local ward. Bring proof of address and ask the site office about the local labour desk.
• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.